Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse - Sunflower Suite
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Job summary
The Haematology and Oncology outpatient department at Queens Hospital BHRUT requires an enthusiastic, highly motivated full time Band 6 Senior staff nurse who has experience in administering Systemic anti-cancer treatment (SACT). This role will include monitoring of patients blood results receiving oral SACT treatment as an outpatient eg: Palbociclib/Vinorelbine . The post holder will also be required to work with the Senior sister assisting in innovation and development within SACT including confirming patients treatments with pharmacy,pre SACT counselling and other initiatives. This role is in close conjunction with Sunflower Suite Senior sister to develop and deliver SACT treatment and the expectation is a close working relationship with shared goals. The Haem/Onc OPD is operational Monday-Friday inclusive 08.30-18.00,the successful post holder would be expected to work hours to cover this service.BHRUT is a large cross-site organisation encompassing Queens hospital in Romford and King George hospital in Ilford. The department has patients receiving treatment/outpatient reviews for both malignant and non-malignant oncology and haematological conditions. The successful post holder will need to demonstrate PRIDE behaviours and values and assist in achieving the Trusts objectives.
Main duties of the job
- To deliver a high standard of care to Haematology and Oncology patients who attend the Haematology/Oncology Outpatient department.
- To be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients undergoing Radiotherapy and Systemic anti-cancer treatment ( SACT ) who attend the Haematology/Oncology Outpatient department.
- To administer supportive care and medication within scope of competence.
- To act as a resource and liaison for patients who receive SACT pre treatment counselling .
- To carry out other duties and training as deemed necessary by the wider multidisciplinary teams in discussion with the post holder to ensure adequate provision of service.
- Demonstrate pride in their work and enthusiasm for quality of care.
- To administer SACT, confirm SACT treatments co-ordinate the day including facilitating breaks .
About us
Under the leadership of our Chair Jacqui Smith and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, we provide care for the residents of three of the most diverse London boroughs. More than half of our 7,500 strong workforce are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and most live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.
Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals, operating from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London.
As we recover from Covid-19, we're proud to be leading the way nationally in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The pandemic provided the drive forour teams to innovate and change.
We know we have more work to do to improve waiting times for urgent and emergency care, and our performance against the four-hour emergency access standard remains challenged, in comparison to many other London trusts.
We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We're also pleased to be part of the NEL Cancer Alliance.
Details
Date posted
28 June 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£40,701 to £48,054 a year Per Annum Inclusive
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
162-5095-AV
Job locations
Queen's Hospital
Rom Valley Way
Romford
RM7 0AG
Employer details
Employer name
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Queen's Hospital
Rom Valley Way
Romford
RM7 0AG
Employer's website
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